Bourne, Randolph Silliman 1886-1918 creator Brooks, Van Wyck 1886-1963 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "History of a Literary Radical and Other Essays" by Randolph Silliman Bourne is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The essays delve into the life and thoughts of Bourne himself, characterized as a literary radical who critiques various aspects of American culture and society. The collection not only highlights Bourne's personal philosophies and experiences but also reflects on broader themes such as the role of youth in cultural renewal and the intersections of art and politics. At the start of this text, the introduction offers insight into Randolph Bourne's life, illustrating him as a dynamic thinker caught between the cultural expectations of his time and his radical beliefs. Through his experiences in education and journalism, we learn how Bourne’s physical challenges shaped his worldview and relationships, fostering a desire for a more revolutionary American cultural landscape. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration into Bourne's critiques of the educational system and societal norms, hinting at the dynamics of consciousness and identity that will shape his literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) History of a literary radical -- Our cultural humility -- Six portraits: Karen. Sophronisba. Mon amie. Fergus. The professor. One of our conquerors -- This older generation -- A mirror of the Middle West -- Ernest; or, Parent for a day -- On discussion -- The puritan's will to power -- The immanence of Dostoevsky -- The art of Theodore Dreiser -- The uses of infallibility -- Impressions of Europe, 1913-14 -- Trans-national America -- Fragment of a novel. Release date is 2022-11-26 Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: B. W. Huebsch, 1920 American essays -- 20th century PS United States: B. W. Huebsch, 1920 21026222 https://archive.org/details/historyofliterar00bouruoft/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69426 https://archive.org/details/historyofliterar00bouruoft/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69426 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134615.0 69426